🇨🇳 How to say

“who” in Chinese

谁shéi
Illustration of "who" in a Chinese cultural setting
A crowded city street with people rushing in different directions. A lost tourist holds a map, looking around and asking passersby for help finding their destination.

Usage note

Use 谁 to ask about people, similar to 'who' in English. It's a common and straightforward question word in everyday conversations.

Examples

  • 谁是你的朋友？

    Who is your friend?

  • 谁住在北京？

    Who lives in Beijing?

  • 谁想去公园？

    Who wants to go to the park?

Quick check

What does "谁" mean?

  • A. who
  • B. why
  • C. where
  • D. how

First quiz is free.

Want more?

SimpleLits Pro unlocks alternate example sentences, audio pronunciation, the full quiz pack, and save-to-deck spaced repetition.

See Pro plans

Also see